• Researching job, technology and skill trends, and training needs in the information technology and informatics industry.
• Developing, assessing and revising curriculum for information technology and informatics degree and training programs.
• Consulting with faculty and administration on curriculum directions and content for information technology and informatics programs.

She is also a consultant to other regional community colleges in technology programs, including biotechnology, nanotechnology and materials science.
Dr. Royer has worked with the NWCET in the research and development of information technology skill standards and standards-based curriculum applications, frameworks, and tools.
Additionally, Dr. Royer has over ten years of corporate experience as a research scientist and a manager of research and development teams in sensors and actuators

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